I’m to write an essay relating to 2 of the 3 following novels: 1-Paisley Rekdal,

I’m to write an essay relating to 2 of the 3 following novels: 1-Paisley Rekdal, Intimate: An American Family Photo Album (2012) 2-Valeria Luiselli, Lost Children Archive (2019) 3-Teju Cole, Every Day Is For the Thief (2007/2014) here are the instructions: Length: 4 pages, double-space, font 12 (circa 1000 words). The item, Works Cited, should appear on page #5 and is not included in the word count. Format: WORD documents only. Other formats (such as PDF) will not work. Resources: You may, but do not have to, use secondary resources. Should you elect to include secondary resources, make sure they are reliable and cite them. Citation: follow MLA citation system meticulously Essay Prompt: Autobiographical fiction and autofiction complicate any clear understanding of a coherent subject and moreover destabilize connections between the textual (or diegetic) world, and the world ‘outside’ the text, often referred to as ‘reality.’ The inclusion of photographs within such texts further complicates the “autobiographical subject” as well as its relation to the world outside the text. How does each text (of your choice) use photo-textual configurations to enhance its particular concerns within its specific context? In your response, focus on one or more of the following themes: self/other, insider/outsider, personal/familial/communal and/or national identity. Additionally consider: what role do memory and the archive play in these processes? Articulate a clear position (thesis) for each text and focus on one or two concrete examples to illustrate your points. You may or may not draw connections between the two texts.